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121 edge
[e‹] 1. noun1) (the part farthest from the middle of something; a border: Don't put that cup so near the edge of the table - it will fall off; the edge of the lake; the water's edge.) bord2) (the cutting side of something sharp, eg a knife or weapon: the edge of the sword.) tranchant3) (keenness; sharpness: The chocolate took the edge off his hunger.) calmer2. verb1) (to form a border to: a handkerchief edged with lace.) border2) (to move or push little by little: He edged his chair nearer to her; She edged her way through the crowd.) (faire) avancer petit à petit•- edging- edgy - edgily - edginess - have the edge on/over - on edge -
122 lull
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123 quell
[kwel]1) (to put an end to (a rebellion etc) by force.) réprimer2) (to put an end to, or take away (a person's fears etc).) calmer -
124 quiet
1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) tranquille2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) tranquille3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) tranquille4) ((of colours) not bright.) discret2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) silence, calme3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) (se) calmer- quieten- quietly - quietness - keep quiet about - on the quiet -
125 quieten
1) ((often with down) to make or become quiet: I expect you to quieten down when I come into the classroom.) (se) calmer2) (to remove or lessen (a person's fears, doubts etc).) apaiser -
126 settle
['setl]1) (to place in a position of rest or comfort: I settled myself in the armchair.) (s')installer2) (to come to rest: Dust had settled on the books.) se déposer (sur)3) (to soothe: I gave him a pill to settle his nerves.) calmer4) (to go and live: Many Scots settled in New Zealand.) s'établir5) (to reach a decision or agreement: Have you settled with the builders when they are to start work?; The dispute between management and employees is still not settled.) décider, régler6) (to pay (a bill).) régler•- settler - settle down - settle in - settle on - settle up -
127 settle down
1) (to (cause to) become quiet, calm and peaceful: He waited for the audience to settle down before he spoke; She settled the baby down at last.) (se) calmer2) (to make oneself comfortable: She settled (herself) down in the back of the car and went to sleep.) s'installer (confortablement)3) (to begin to concentrate on something, eg work: He settled down to (do) his schoolwork.) se mettre (sérieusement) à -
128 simmer down
(to calm down.) (se) calmer
См. также в других словарях:
calmer — [ kalme ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • XVe; de 2. calme 1 ♦ Atténuer, diminuer (une sensation, un sentiment) en apaisant. Calmer un mal, une douleur, une démangeaison. ⇒ adoucir, alléger, endormir, soulager; calmant. Calmer la soif. ⇒ assouvir,… … Encyclopédie Universelle
calmer — CALMER. v. a. Apaiser, rendre calme. Calmer les flots. Calmer l orage, la tempête. Calmer une sédition. f♛/b] Il se dit aussi figurément. Calmer les esprits. Calmer un Etat. Calmer les passions. Calmer la douleur. [b]f♛/b] Il s emploie absolument … Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798
calmer — Calmer. v. a. Appaiser la tourmente; comme, Calmer les flots. calmer l orage, la tempeste. Il signifie aussi figur. Appaiser, rendre tranquille. Calmer les esprits. calmer un estat. calmer les passions … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
CALMER, MOSES ELIEZER LIEFMANN — (1711–1784), the earliest French Jewish noble. Calmer, who was born in Aurich (Hanover), was one of the most colorful personalities of 18th century Jewry in France. After being in the service of the suasso family in The Hague, Calmer settled in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Calmer — Calm er, n. One who, or that which, makes calm. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Calmer le jeu — ● Calmer le jeu détendre une situation trop tendue, une ambiance trop agressive … Encyclopédie Universelle
Calmer les prix — ● Calmer les prix faire cesser leur hausse excessive … Encyclopédie Universelle
Calmer, tromper sa faim — ● Calmer, tromper sa faim manger un peu pour diminuer un vif besoin de manger … Encyclopédie Universelle
calmer — (kal mé) v. a. 1° Rendre calme, faire cesser l agitation, au physique et au moral. Calmer les flots. Calmer les esprits. Il calma l émotion populaire. Le temps l avait calmé. • Il faut tâcher de calmer et de posséder un peu son âme, SÉV. 192 … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
CALMER — v. a. Apaiser, rendre calme. Il se dit tant au sens physique qu au sens moral. Calmer les flots. Calmer l orage, la tempête. Calmer une sédition. Calmer les esprits. Calmer un État. Calmer les passions. Calmer la douleur. Il s emploie… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
CALMER — v. tr. Rendre calme. Il se dit tant au sens physique qu’au sens moral. Calmer une sédition. Calmer les esprits. Calmer les passions. Calmer la douleur. Ce remède calme la toux. La mer se calme. Le tumulte s’est calmé. Calmez vous. La douleur… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
